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About

Coniston and Hawkshead ward is located in the southern part of Westmorland and Furness, within the Lake District National Park. The area includes the villages of Coniston and Hawkshead, along with surrounding rural landscapes. Coniston is known for its proximity to Coniston Water, a large lake popular for boating and outdoor activities. Hawkshead is a historic village with narrow streets and traditional architecture, attracting visitors for its literary connections to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth.

The ward features a mix of farmland, woodland, and fells, with walking trails like the Old Man of Coniston offering scenic routes. Local economy relies on tourism, agriculture, and small businesses. Public services include primary schools, community centres, and transport links to larger towns like Ambleside and Ulverston. The area maintains a balance between preserving its natural environment and supporting residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average Coniston and Hawkshead has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Coniston and Hawkshead is £46,671 per year. There are 3 schools in Coniston and Hawkshead: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coniston and Hawkshead Population
3,181
Population density
15 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,060
96.26%
Other White
62
1.95%
Irish
15
0.47%
Other Asian
7
0.22%
Indian
7
0.22%
Total population: 3,179

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
721
48.32%
Owns with a mortgage
240
16.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
228
15.28%
Other social rented
173
11.6%
Other forms of private rent
75
5.03%
Total households: 1,492

Property prices in Coniston and Hawkshead

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Coniston and Hawkshead area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,000 up to £2,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coniston and Hawkshead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coniston and Hawkshead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£635,000
Flats4£437,500
Semi-Detached7£450,000
Terraced7£295,000

10 years median price trend in Coniston and Hawkshead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coniston and Hawkshead.

All postcodes in Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128DB

Bletherbarrow Lane

LA128ED

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128EE

Kirkby Slate Road

LA218DE

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218HX

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220HP

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220PE

Flag Street

LA128HH

Oak Vale

LA128JA

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128BH

Finsthwaite Lane

LA128JY

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA218AR

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218HU

Old Furness Road

LA220NA

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220PY

Skinner How Lane

LA127SZ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128AT

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128DP

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128EB

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128LD

Corker Lane

LA128LS

Oak Vale

LA218HD

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220HT

Bog Lane

LA220JD

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220JP

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220PJ

Barnfield

LA220QH

Oak Vale

LA127PW

Kirkby Slate Road

LA128BN

Finsthwaite Lane

LA128HE

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128HF

Oak Vale

LA128HL

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128LN

Oak Vale

LA218DZ

Collingwood Close

LA218HZ

Lake Road

LA220PN

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA229NP

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128JJ

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128JR

Back Lane

LA218BQ

Sattery Lane

LA218DS

Hellens Court

LA218DX

Collingwood Close

LA220HR

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128EG

Kirkby Slate Road

LA128HY

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220LA

Stones Lane

LA220PF

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220QN

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA218AD

Kirkby Slate Road

LA218BY

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218HY

Churchbeck Close

LA220JE

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220JX

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220QW

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128BX

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220HY

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220JS

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220NH

Skinner How Lane

LA128LU

Oak Vale

LA229PF

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218AE

Kirkby Slate Road

LA218DG

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220NP

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA229NR

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128AA

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128AU

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA128DJ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128EU

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128HA

Oak Vale

LA218DQ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218AZ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218EX

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218HF

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220NZ

Flag Street

LA220QA

Oak Vale

LA128EQ

Raisthwaite Lane

LA128ET

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA128JF

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA218AH

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218AX

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218BX

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218DP

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218EZ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220LB

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220NR

Flag Street

LA220PR

Skinner How Lane

LA220QP

Kings Yard

LA128AR

Woodlands Close

LA218BZ

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218HH

Station Road

LA220JA

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220JU

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220PD

Wordsworth Street

LA128DH

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA218DH

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA218HB

Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby

LA220LE

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220LU

Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell

LA220NL

Loanthwaite Lane

LA220NW

Oak Vale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.